Displayed the S13.5 on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Formula Drift Pro Am Nationals. This is where it all began for me back in 2006. 

 It was great meeting you all in the morning and during the break time.

 Spotted Drift Alliance bro Ameen Rizvi. It was great to see the up-and-coming drivers working hard to make it happen for the 2010 season. It was a pleasure talking to you all!

Drivers’ Meeting

 Congratulations Drivers on achieving your 2010 Formula Drift License! Looking forward to driving with you at round 1 in Long Beach! Hope you have a stress-free off-season!

 MAXXIS photo shoot at Streets of Willow with Chris Forsberg. Had a great opportunity to hone my tandem skills with Forsberg to get the perfect run. At times we were couple inches aways from each other, sliding through the turn. Glad we made it out of the photo-shoot without banging up each others’ car.

It’s amazing how fast Chris adapts to new tracks so quickly! It was a previlage to have had this opportunity! From this session I had a premonition about next year’s series in regards to my on-the-track behavior: fearless, in-your-face, up-close-and-personal tandem battles! :)  

Thanks to Kevin Wells & Sergio Ramirez for making it possible for the S13.5 to last the entire shoot! The car ran well! This is the longest I’ve ever practiced tandem. This is what I need to do during the off-season.

Thanks for the ride to and from Willow Chris! The rig is so comfortable and always clean!

Before heading out to the MAXXIS photo shoot, I stopped by Road Race Engineering to get a stronger v-band clamp and safety wires for the external wastegate from Lod ( S-Empire) .  It never broke loose and the boost was consistant the entire time.

Safety wire plier on the left, an old v-clamp on the top right corner and a new v-clamp on the bottom right. The clutch master cylinder was also replaced. It’s essential to make sure that all the parts on the S13.5 is in its tip top shape.

Arrived at SEMA on Monday, November 2nd 9 A.M.  

 Sergio Ramirez getting interviewed by a Spanish television station; he’s explaning what it takes to be competitive in the Formula Drift series, etc.!

 SEIBON reserved us a great spot on the red carpet of the main entrance. Got a chance to meet many fans/supporters! Thank you all for stopping by!

Received a gift from ACT during SEMA. A carbon fiber pen and an ACT key chain.

 It was crowded throughout the Convention Center. Got an opportunity to stop by my current sponsors to thank them and also check out their new products! Aside from being happy to have met Andy Luputka, Jarod Deanda, John Nads and their crew, I was thrilled and nervous to have to participated in their live stream video during the whole of  SEMA ( http://www.livestream.com/sema09  ). Thanks for the interview guys!

 Kevin Wells on the electrocution machine. He was smoking it up and took it to the top! He has  high tolerance for pain. Thanks to Kevin Wells, Sergio Ramirez and Chris Forsberg for allowing me to stay with them at Bally’s and showing me around SEMA!

 The Formula Drift Press Conference was held at the Media Center. There will be 7 rounds for the 2010 Championship and it looks like we’ll be competing at the same sanctions as this year.

It’s an once-in-a-lifetime experience to drive on the strip in the S13.5 heading towards Bally’s to load up the car. I’ll be working hard during the off-season in an attempt to satisfy your anticipation and expecatation for next year’s series. I couldn’t do it without all of your support!

Thank you all for making it possible to live out my passion and dream!

LS Automotive’s Sr20det engine harness. Kevin does an amazing job with rewiring the Sr20det harness; it’s simple, clean, reliable, a mass reduction of unnecessary wires, plug in and play. If your wiring needs an upgraded or a complete harness feel free to contact him @ www.lsauto.com .

I realized that Kevin always labels each wire and writes down its details. 

Picked up a new SEIBON carbon fiber hood! After a few decals on the hood, the S13.5 is ready for SEMA! See you outside the Central Hall! I’ll be near the S13.5.

Interview with Korean Media.

Interview with Korea Daily October 31st.

Went to City of Hope Hospital to donate blood. Hope it’ll replenish and nourish the body of the person who really needs it. This shirt was given to me as a gift of appreciation.

Hope you all are doing well! See some of ya at SEMA! K.I.T.